Thank you. I remember that 6/6 event and only in hindsight did I realize it was from the Canadian fires. That noted, I'm constantly thinking about climate induced issues and am so frustrated at the lag time of efforts. Would love to learn more about international efforts and what we can do on a local level - not that you can do that in one Dirt Nap.
As I read this week’s article, I couldn’t help but think of the victims of Helene in the mountains of North Carolina. The world they thought they understood has been shaken to the core. They likely can’t put a name to it (eco-grief) but they are feeling it deeply. How is that reality addressed as the region tries to recover?
It’s a very good question. In the short-term, it’s a matter of survival. So many stories of washed out and buckled roads preventing access to and from mountain towns, leading to caravans of supplies being delivered by horse and donkey.
It may be too early to tell what the long-term effect is. But, it’s not stopping people from moving to Florida and buying homes without being able to obtain insurance.
Thank you. I remember that 6/6 event and only in hindsight did I realize it was from the Canadian fires. That noted, I'm constantly thinking about climate induced issues and am so frustrated at the lag time of efforts. Would love to learn more about international efforts and what we can do on a local level - not that you can do that in one Dirt Nap.
As I read this week’s article, I couldn’t help but think of the victims of Helene in the mountains of North Carolina. The world they thought they understood has been shaken to the core. They likely can’t put a name to it (eco-grief) but they are feeling it deeply. How is that reality addressed as the region tries to recover?
It’s a very good question. In the short-term, it’s a matter of survival. So many stories of washed out and buckled roads preventing access to and from mountain towns, leading to caravans of supplies being delivered by horse and donkey.
It may be too early to tell what the long-term effect is. But, it’s not stopping people from moving to Florida and buying homes without being able to obtain insurance.